Literature evidences for Ottradam (Fomendation) – An external therapy in Siddha medicine
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 12
Abstract
Aim and objective: Ottradam (Fomentation) is a significant part of external treatment applicable in Siddha System of medicine which is useful for eliminating toxins through skin and maintaining the body constituents (Mukkutram/Thirithodam). Materials and Methods: Ottradam is one of the 32 types of external medicine. Several types of ottradam methods were been evidenced in siddha texts. Results: Ottradam is normally done with materials heated to appropriate temperature using certain herbs for dilating all body channels to eliminate the toxins and helps to disperse the aggravated thodam. Conclusion: This article reveals that this evidence based classical therapies would be a renovation for future scientific experts to undergo this therapy for scientific evaluation.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. S. KarthikNagarajan1 , Dr. P. Samundeeswari2 Dr. V. Mahalakshmi2 , Dr. N. J. Muthukumar3 , Prof. Dr. V. Bhanumathi4
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